The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-09-02
VACATION DAYS ON THE WING.
Hartford and Cecil Philadelphia, Atlantic City Jersey
Statue Of Liberty" Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park
CLAYNosT, DEL Aug. eth. 1887.

CLAYNosT, DEL, Aug. eth, 1887.
There are times when the busy and hard
worked man or woman longs for rest. The
brain. the muscle, the siuew and bone need re-
taxation and change. The working men and wo-
men have cause for hearty thanks that employ
are more aud more Recognizing these facts
and that the time has come when a two weeks
vacation is allowed each employe Of large estab-
cation days begin This is praetced by Mr. John
~anamaker, and strange to say, it pays an hun
,dred fold.
visited the U. $. Mint in Philadelphia, a truly
wonderful place. Figures, as u rule, are not
pleasant reading, or might give you the num-
Iber of gold and silver dollars made in day. OF
live cent pieces, etc. shall not, but simply give
bs Ths Saapg SITUATED
Chestnut streets, has a massive squatty appear
aaec. and Is built Of granite. The walls are Of
wonderful thickness. every preeautlon having
been taken TO insure perfect 81 curty from the
thief and robber.
There is but one public entrance. which is from
Chestnut street. Ascending a dozen granite
steps was brought face TO face with a man in
uniform, having but one arm.
want to sec tho mintT' said he to which
replied, That's what do" A dozen persons
we're waiting in a kind Of ante-room, and in few
miButos we were requested to follow, the one
armed man leading tine way.
He stopped before some pigs Of silver, giving
the number OF pigs to the ton, the value OF each
pig, which was one thousand dollars.
The smelling furnaces next came to view, the
workmrn persRiring g. every pore; The molten
liquid beauty mere and there at the will of the
smelter.
BY and by We cane to the purified and per-
fectcd silver and gold. receiving the stamp, date,
denomination, &c. Of Its value. Women were
yaosty in charge Of this process. the machinery
being massive but highly polished and beautiful.
Hero stood great basket of gold ten dollar
pieces there another of hves and so on. The
one-armed man explained that one lady made
forget how many thousand twenty-dollar gold
pieces dayIto WHICH made the inquiry, rs
This raised litter Soon we came TO an abrupt
halt. when our leader began little song about
selling each vister book with full description
OF the Mint. He was very importunate. and,
thinks |, There are more ways than one of max.
ing money in this mint.
Up stairs we wont. where remarkable colec-
tion of old coins Of all nations greeted us. They
are elegantly arranged In beautiful cases and are
truly interesting.
Returning from the city, was shocked by a
telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Kate j.
BALDWIN. the wife of a loved brother. Proceed
ing 10 Port Deposit, crossed the river and min
gled on Sunday afternoon with the sad assembly
al the, obsequies of the respected and loved de-
ceased.
Hartford In the canning districts, is all astir
and at work. Little colonies of foreigners here
and there along the highways of travel attest the
fact that this Is the busy season. With regret
learned that the tomato crop Is not yielding as
yell as expected; The corn crop is fair and a
large quantity is being canned. The present out
look for canned goods, in regard to prices is very
favorable. Some futures have been sold at a
well-paying figure and the market is steadily up
Die fact in regard to the canning industry of Har-
ford and that is. the Gamer does not get as much
for his goods as he should. Why Note the price
the Gamer sells for. Then go to the consumer
and note what he pays. There is entirely too
much difference IN the two prices. But you say
the freight and mddle-men absorb considerable.
Admit II, there Is still too much difference.
don't take much stock in the boycott busi-
ness bu: IL ever there a man or firm that de-
serves Its application II is the man or firm that
will studiously dofraud the Woodworking farmer
and Gamer.
On Monday dove through q portion of Cecil
county. The corn, as a rule, looks well, and all
the crops are promising IL may except the ap-
pie crop, which is very short every place | have
visited. Away out over the hills We halted at a
little brick church. htched our horse and wander
cd among the snowy slabs that mark the resting
places Of many Il weary pilgrim, waiting the
final summons.
Tuesday morning found US at Claymont. in
the afternoon again visited Philadelphia for
random stroll in the streets of the "City of
Homes" as all Pbiladelphlaus delight to call 1t.
There are many places of interest In such a city
that many Of its own residents never see. And